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“My dream is to stay alive, to live a life I'm proud of and where my children can look at me and be proud”
When Natalie Crawford was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, it was presented as a life-sentence - she decided to change the narrative and in the process…
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Molly Butterworth: The England runner aiming to champion female athletes
“It’s insane!” - From ill-fitting kit to a dominance of male coaches, women runners face disparity and outdated ideas
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Escaping domestic abuse: 'Running was everything, a chance to be free'
Anne Elliot suffered for 20 years living with her unpredictable and violent husband. Running helped her survive, escape and - ultimately - find herself.
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Addison Hendricks: The ultra prodigy who has the HOTS for running
Aged 16, Addison broke an American record by running 130 miles - now he's winning 400 mile 'journey races' put on by the legendary Lazarus Lake
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The Paula Black story: Running long distances and fighting MND
At school, Paula hated PE - now she loves running, tackles 100k challenges and raises awareness of motor neurone disease
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How running helped ultra marathoner Deepak Shukla make pearls from lemons
Entrepreneur Deepak credits the sport with helping him achieve success with business, Pearl Lemon
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Meet the everyday athletes who overcame adversity to achieve incredible goals
As Billy Monger breaks the Ironman record for a double amputee, we look at five instances where runners have overcome extreme challenges
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Ali Lopez: The ultra runner who found all of life in one 100-mile day
From floods to a serious eye injury, nothing could stop Ali’s journey toward gaining her home state hundred buckle
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Owen Jones: The accidental runner who beat addiction and ran through Nepal
From the unusual beginnings of a step class dare, Owen’s running journey has always embraced a healthy doses of the unknown
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Keep on running: How one club is hoping to supercharge its over-50s
Northampton Road Runners have started a new group to help Masters athletes stay fit and run for longer
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Meeting The MARM: How a middle aged running man became a YouTube sensation
Tim Stent's sarcastic running videos won't teach you how to run faster or what trainers to wear - but you will laugh out loud
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'Do something amazing' - How running can bring adventure and free your mind
Dharmesh Mistry has completed multi-day events in the Sahara and the foothills of Nepal
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